- CENTCOM sent an unusual, crowdsourced email asking for "creative and unconventional" ways to pressure Iran, signaling commanders feel options are limited.
- Trump considered renewed strikes — even symbolic "fireworks" — but paused after regional leaders intervened and the military warned of limited effectiveness and civilian risk.
- U.S. intel and military assessments say bombing alone is unlikely to change Iran's stance; further escalation or ground troops would risk more U.S. casualties and ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
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